Electrotechnician, Fibre Optics and Cablin, TTE Programme

Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Job Description

Are you a technician looking for a challenging professional experience to further your career? If so, joining CERN’s TTE programme may very well give you that challenge. This position as an Electrotechnician (Fibre Optics and Cabling) is part of our prestigious TTE programme.

The Fibre Optics and Cabling Section in the Electrical Engineering Group is responsible for the installation of fibre optics and copper cabling in the entire CERN accelerator complex and general infrastructure.

By joining the Section, you will be asked to actively participate in the preparation and work supervision of cabling installations. The activity includes:

Establish installation requirements for signal cabling and DC-power cabling for the accelerator magnets;

Take part in defining the cable cross-section and connector specifications;

Assist the project managers in preparing technical work files for the contractors;

Contribute in drafting the planning for cabling works and follow up with the contractors;

Organize and manage worksite meetings;

Verify the quality of the work performed by contractors;

Organize maintenance and repair activities when required;

Participate in similar, fibre optics, activities as required;

Prepare work progress reports;

You will be guided to acquire the capacity of dealing with installations of increasing complexity. Your capacity of efficiently supporting and integrating the Section team will be a key aspect of your daily work.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

Depending on your individual circumstances: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva;

2,5 days of paid leave per month.

Specific skills required for this job:

Willingness to work on cable installations on-site (machine tunnels, galleries, experimental areas, radiation environment) for most of your time, and excellent team-working attitude.

Good knowledge of English or French;

A valid driving license.

This is how you can apply:

You will need the following documents to complete your application:

A scanned copy of your latest relevant qualification;

At least one reference letter (from a professor or previous employer) giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. This should be as broad as possible.

You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date.

All applications should normally reach us no later than 31.01.2019.

Please make sure you have all the documents requested to hand as you start your application. Once submitted you will not be able to upload any documents or edit your application.